more info on the supercharger page

[stkos79]

heres what i got a work todaycheck at parts since were a "performance part dealer"on still no ## or $$

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[Larry]

Thanks for the info.

[satur9]

i there a way to make that so people can actually read it?

[NSimkins]

quote:i there a way to make that so people can actually read it?I'm guessing you're using Internet Explorer (later version)... if you view the image and hold your mouse steady over the image for a few seconds, you will see an "enlarge" icon appear in the lower right corner.Click that for the full screen version. IE has a feature to automatically resize large images to fit inside the screen.. thus making it unreadable.I can read it fine when I do this trick.

[stkos79]

sorry i can read it when i click on it but i know the scan is crappy,,

[joatmon]

Thanks for posting the article.I would really like to get the SC when (if?) it ever becomes available, but I'm not up on superchargers and such, although i understand the basic concept. Fuel economy was a factor in my base Vibe purchase, and I've actually been getting the rated 36 mpg in mostly highway miles I see the GM SC adds another fuel injector. Anybody got an estimate on what adding the SC will do fuel economy? (ignoring the effect on driving habits)

[KSNeptune]

The supercharger won't change the Vibe's aerodynamics. It will put a little drag on the engine, but should in exchange give the engine a little boost. I'm guessing that if you drive EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, you'll be able to get exactly the same gas mileage less 1 or 2 mph. The supercharger will add some weight, afterall.If they can come up with one by the end of June, I'll get one. I've been keeping pretty good mileage records. If I notice any significant mpg lowering with the supercharger I'll let you know.KSNeptune

[joatmon]

My problem would be that with a 35% HP boost, I doubt if I would drive "exactly the same way" but if I could get the power increase for only 1 or 2 mpg loss, then sign me up.

[Faultline]

quote:The supercharger won't change the Vibe's aerodynamics. It will put a little drag on the engine, but should in exchange give the engine a little boost. I'm guessing that if you drive EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, you'll be able to get exactly the same gas mileage less 1 or 2 mph. The supercharger will add some weight, afterall.If they can come up with one by the end of June, I'll get one. I've been keeping pretty good mileage records. If I notice any significant mpg lowering with the supercharger I'll let you know.KSNeptuneI cant see the SC saving gas..thats for sure!...Mor power takes more fuel...., and I know for instance that the Cooper S does nearly as well as the Base Coo[er in MPG , But I know that my turboed vibe eats gas if I am standing on the throttle all of the time.....But I can also get good MPG if I want to....It depends on the driving....!!!